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Does Borderlands 4 rise to the occasion and do the beloved franchise justice or is this just another Borderlands 2 wannabe?
Bloober Team's latest horror game transports players to a post-socialist utopian world, blending classic survival horror elements with unique sci-fi.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is an impressive mecha action game with an expansive world to explore.
Shuten Order is a fantastic text adventure that truly sets itself apart from the crowd with its brilliant use of multiple routes to create the complete story. Other than some technical issues that hold the game back, it’s an impressive feat that shows how the Too Kyo team knows very well how to tell compelling stories.
Much like the hero himself, The Knightling might seem small and unimportant, but it can produce great results when it needs to.
The portions of the game that take place between the main plot points and dungeons are dull, making it hard to want to go through the effort of completing all the side objectives. The combat is where the game shines, however, allowing for interesting combinations of your characters and what you can do with them.
Fresh Tracks is a music game that reimagines the standard note track as a cross-country ski trail, with a series of obstacles synced to the beat.
Even if the gameplay of Super Robot Wars Y merely follows in the footsteps of the franchise's past successes, it still provides a fantastic SRPG experience that any fan of mecha, whether they be hardcore or casual, can find enjoyment in. It's always great to see that the franchise is continuing to experiment with its visuals, roster and how the story is told. One can only hope that the future of the franchise continues down this path.
Playing Gears of War: Reloaded is a beautiful reminder of how far the industry has come and what we've lost along the way. Upfront, Reloaded is a remaster of a remaster and does nothing to improve the nearly twenty-year-old game.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a fantastic experience from start to finish and a brilliant comeback for the classic franchise.
Konami brings the classic Metal Gear Solid 3 to the modern age with stunning visuals, quality-of-life improvements and a feast for fans new and old.
When everything runs as it should, Echoes of the End is visually pleasing, but the actual gameplay and animations are lacking.
OFF, the classic RPG Maker project, is back in a remastered edition that keeps its essence intact.
Madden NFL 26 drops with major Franchise Mode overhaul, but is it a game-changer?
Look forward to nice quality-of-life changes in this Nintendo Switch 2 port of Wild Hearts.
The next collection of retro Konami games is here, and their names are Gradius and Salamander.
With cross-play, deep progression systems and stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, this cooperative shooter delivers hours of intense, gory fun.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings a stylish new entry to the classic franchise owned by Koei Tecmo.
An unexpected journey into Bywater provides a calming village experience with your fellow Hobbits.
Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?